In May of 2018 a Lawrence, Kansas Police officer conducted a traffic stop on a Ford Excursion after the officer observed the driver operating the vehicle without using his seatbelt. The driver immediately begins arguing with the officer and refusing to produce his driver's license. Despite remarkable control of emotions, and a very logical and sympathetic explanation of the … [Read more...]
Deadly Force on Mentally Ill: Johnson v. City of Philadelphia
The United States 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals recently made a ruling on an officer's use of deadly force against a person suffering a mental disorder. The outcome of this case is extremely important for law enforcement officers not only in the U.S. 3rd Circuit, but across the nation. The U.S. 3rd Circuit has jurisdiction over Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and the U.S. … [Read more...]
Signaling Tracker for Firearms?
The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin recently published an article on a new technology, the Signaling Tracker for Firearms (STF), being developed at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. The premise of the new technology is to send an electronic signal to a police officer's Communication Center (Dispatch), whenever the officer draws his/her sidearm. The premise to provide … [Read more...]
Officer Safety Video: Ohio Frisk Turns Deadly!
On March 29, 2016 at around 1725 hours Glendale, Ohio police officer Josh Hilling responded to a pedestrian walking down a very busy Interstate 75 highway. Glendale is only a village of about 2150 people, but it is a part of the suburban sprawl of Cincinnati. In the few minutes of contact, Officer Hilling is trying to determine where the man came from, where he is going, and … [Read more...]
Car Stop Shooting Video: Deadly Threats Come Quickly!
On December 22, 2015 Officer Samuel Hodge stopped motorist, Charles Reynolds in Ludlow, Kentucky. The incident went from a standard traffic stop to a deadly force encounter in a matter of seconds. This article will look at the video and hopefully provide officers some sound advice on how to navigate a similar circumstance and come out victorious. BlueSheepDog is … [Read more...]
Krause v. Redford Police Department: Flashbangs and Excessive Force
The information presented in this article is for discussion purposes only. It is not legal advice no actions should be taken based on it. You should consult with your department's legal counsel for guidance. This case is a little over a year old, but the decision of the United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals should send a serious wake-up call to law enforcement tactical … [Read more...]
Winning Deadly Force Encounters
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is Part II in a series confronting the lack of proper firearms training in modern law enforcement. In Part I we covered the importance of transitioning to targets that focus the officer's shots into the key upper chest targeting areas of the heart and lungs of the adversary. In Part II we present the arguments for proper targeting, with … [Read more...]
Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot: Chase Video
In October, Lafayette, Indiana police officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit of a subject who was reported to have just committed a battery, burglary and arson. After a chase of approximately seven minutes, the subject left the roadway and got stuck, unable to flee any farther in the car. Here's what then happened in the next few seconds: … [Read more...]